Posts tagged bock
Sam Adams LongShot – Traditional Bock
Jun 23rd
Beer-a-Day #174
Sam Adams week continues, with the second of the LongShot contest 2008 winners.
Congratulations to Alex Drobshoff of California for being crowned the 2008 Samuel Adams® American Homebrew Contest™ National Champion! Alex’s Traditional Bock will appear in the LongShot® mix 6-pack beginning in April
Golden brown with a thin layer of foam. Cherry and prune, with a bit of alcohol. Smooth, though, without a lot of alcohol in the taste. I like it.
Texas BBQ with Shiner Bock
Jun 22nd
I had the opportunity to visit Austin Texas recently where I was able to chow down on one of my favorite foods, Texas BBQ. My favorite is good smoked beef brisket.
Beef brisket is a cut from the breast section just beneath the first five ribs, behind the foreshank. It is best slow cooked to melt the fat and break down the tissue to make it tender and moist. A Texas BBQ style will use a dry rub and smoke it for 6-8 hours at a low temperature. Some baste at the end with BBQ sauce, or just have it on the side for dipping. Some also mop it with a sauce all day long as it cooks.
I love how they do it in Texas. The beef absorbs the smoky flavor and it just melts in your mouth. You don’t even need to add BBQ sauce. If it does need a little something, or a kick, I like a tangy, vinegary and peppery BBQ sauce. Not to mention the side of onions and pickles, too.
Only in Texas, though, did I get to do something that I thought was pretty darn cool. While standing in line at the local BBQ waiting to place my order, I got to choose my beer from an ice water trough of beer (and soda). They had bottle openers along the line encouraging you to drink while waiting. I love it! Now this was a line I didn’t mind waiting in.
I chose a Shiner Bock, a brew from a long standing brewery in Shiner Texas (1909). It looked to be a good choice and I can’t remember if I ever had it. It was a nice beer even if a bit weak for my tastes. It certainly hit the spot. I grabbed a second one on my second pass for more brisket.
Heavy Seas Small Craft Warning Über Pils
May 10th
Beer-a-Day #130
I’m breaking my self-imposed “don’t drink a beer you’ve written about before” rule. I last wrote about this beer in August 2006, and I did a lot of yard work today. This is what I want to drink.
Light caramel, white head. Nice floral aroma. Malty but refreshing. I like it. I deserve it.
Mendocino Bock Beer
Apr 9th
Beer-a-Day #99
This is Mendocino’s Spring Seasonal offering, which they introduced last year. This particular bottle was brewed in Saratoga Springs, New York.
Beautiful clear golden color. Head dissipates quickly. Aroma is so light it’s nearly undetectable. Big, malty, lip-smacking goodness.
Mendocino Bock Beer – Spring Seasonal
Leinenkugel’s 1888 Bock
Feb 18th
Beer-a-Day #49
This is a new offering from Leinie, based on an old family recipe.
Medium brown, very clear, with a tan head. Not much lacing left on the glass. Fairly malty and, I’m sad to say, with a little sulfur in the aroma. More maltiness in the taste and more hops than I expected.
